AD 59-01-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 1A | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 104 "Dove" Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 2A | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 104 "Dove" Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5A | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 104 "Dove" Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5BA | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 104 "Dove" Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 6A | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 104 "Dove" Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 6BA | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 104 "Dove" Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 7A | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 104 "Dove" Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 7AXC | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 104 "Dove" Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 8A | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 104 "Dove" Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 8AXC | Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 104 "Dove" Series Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Main undercarriage locking levers P/N 4U 139A (Pre Modification 231) and P/N 4U 461A (Post Modification 231) have cracked in service.
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Required Actions
Embody Dove Modification 868 to provide locking lever assemblies with revised specification material. Additionally, for aircraft pre Modification 231 standard, also embody Modifications 187 and 308 simultaneously.
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Compliance Time
Aircraft prior to Serial Number 04463-April 1, 1959; Aircraft Serial Numbers 04463 through 04477 September 30, 1959.
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Affected Aircraft
de Havilland Model 104 'Dove' Series aircraft: All models including D.H. 104 Dove Series 1A, 2A, 5A, and others, with serial numbers prior to 04463 and 04463 through 04477.
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Federal Register Abstract
Landing Gear Locking Lever
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AD Final Rules - DRS_59-01-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 59-01-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 104 "Dove" Series Aircraft Subject: Landing Gear Locking Lever Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The Model: D.H. 104 Dove Series 1A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 2A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5...Show more Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 59-01-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 59-01-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 104 "Dove" Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 59-01-02 de HAVILLAND: Applies to All Model 104 "Dove" Aircraft. Compliance required as follows: Aircraft prior to Serial Number 04463-April 1, 1959; Aircraft Serial Numbers 04463 through 04477 September 30, 1959. Cases have occurred where the main undercarriage locking levers P/N 4U 139A (Pre Modification 231) and P/N 4U 461A (Post Modification 231) have cracked in service. Dove Modification 868 has therefore been introduced which provides for locking lever assemblies in a material to a revised specification. On aircraft Pre Modification 231 standard, Dove Modification 187-repositioning the undercarriage warning lamp and microswitches-and Dove Modification 308-improving the operation of the main undercarriage mechanical position indicator-must be embodied at the same time as Modification 868. The British Air Registration Board considers this mandatory. The FAA concurs with this action and considers compliance therewith mandatory. (de Havilland TNS CT (104) No. 155 covers the same subject.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_59-01-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 59-01-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 104 "Dove" Series Aircraft Subject: Landing Gear Locking Lever Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The Model: D.H. 104 Dove Series 1A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 2A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5...Show more Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 59-01-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 59-01-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; de Havilland Model 104 "Dove" Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 59-01-02 de HAVILLAND: Applies to All Model 104 "Dove" Aircraft. Compliance required as follows: Aircraft prior to Serial Number 04463-April 1, 1959; Aircraft Serial Numbers 04463 through 04477 September 30, 1959. Cases have occurred where the main undercarriage locking levers P/N 4U 139A (Pre Modification 231) and P/N 4U 461A (Post Modification 231) have cracked in service. Dove Modification 868 has therefore been introduced which provides for locking lever assemblies in a material to a revised specification. On aircraft Pre Modification 231 standard, Dove Modification 187-repositioning the undercarriage warning lamp and microswitches-and Dove Modification 308-improving the operation of the main undercarriage mechanical position indicator-must be embodied at the same time as Modification 868. The British Air Registration Board considers this mandatory. The FAA concurs with this action and considers compliance therewith mandatory. (de Havilland TNS CT (104) No. 155 covers the same subject.) FOOTER:
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